Home Creek Ws Scs Site 1b Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam, located in Valera, Texas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Home Creek.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 1728 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 605 acre-feet and a normal storage of 46 acre-feet. The dam also supports fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and flood risk reduction purposes.

Managed by the TCEQ, the dam is inspected regularly and was last assessed in April 2021, receiving a fair condition rating. With a moderate risk level, the dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 100 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 2944 cubic feet per second. The outlet gates consist of one slide (sluice gate) and four uncontrolled gates, contributing to efficient water management in the area.

Home Creek WS SCS Site 1b Dam plays a vital role in protecting the local community and wildlife from flooding events, showcasing sustainable water resource management practices in Coleman County. As a significant component of the Fort Worth District's water infrastructure, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the region.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1728

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-HOME CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12.5

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

15.6

Nid Storage

605

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.